Foreign Investors & Business

Foreign Company Branch Registration

Foreign-company branch and representative-office setup in Georgia: registration documents, authorised person, address, activity and ongoing compliance.

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A branch or representative office can support expansion into Georgia, but registration alone does not resolve tax, banking, employment, licensing or operational questions. Foreign documents, authority limits and the real activity must align.

The right route starts by assessing current law, facts, documents and deadlines together. This page provides a practical framework; an individual strategy is formed only after a confidential case assessment.

Procedure

How the matter is managed

  1. 01

    Define the branch or office purpose and authority limits

  2. 02

    Check the foreign company’s current status and records

  3. 03

    Prepare apostille/legalisation, Georgian translation and address evidence

  4. 04

    Register the unit and plan banking, tax, employment and licensing work

Documents

Initial checklist

  • Foreign company extract and constitutional documents
  • Corporate resolution approving the branch or office
  • Authority for the manager or representative
  • Basis for the Georgian registered address
  • Apostille/legalisation, Georgian translation and activity description

Risks

Common mistakes

  • Expired or improperly authenticated foreign documents
  • Authority wording that is too broad or too narrow
  • Ignoring the tax consequences of the branch’s activity
  • Missing real staffing, office or licensing requirements

Typical scenario

From facts to an action plan

A client approaches with documents, conflicting information or a close deadline. We first identify the legal position, downside risk and priority action, then create an evidence and procedure plan. This illustration is not a past result or a promise of outcome.

Official sources

Check the current rule

Last editorial review: 17 July 2026. Recheck fees, forms and procedure against the official source before filing.

National Agency of Public Registry — business registration documentsNational Agency of Public Registry — business registration FAQPublic Service Development Agency — apostille and legalisation

FAQ

Direct answers to practical questions

Answers are general and do not replace individual legal advice.

01Is a branch a separate legal person?+

That depends on the chosen form. Registration does not remove the need to analyse the foreign company’s liability, authority and tax position.

02Do foreign documents always need an apostille?+

No. It depends on the document, issuing country, applicable international arrangement and receiving authority; confirm the route before filing.

03Does opening a branch grant residence?+

No, not automatically. Work rights and residence for a foreign manager or employee are separate legal routes.

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